Tips for Staying Safe

Develop a relationship with neighbors that will encourage checking on one another often.
Report suspicious persons or activities.
Lock up wallets, purses, jewelry, and other valuables.
Report safety hazards, unsafe lighting, and defective equipment.
Be aware of your surroundings. Know where you are. Know where you are going and what to expect.
Consider the purchase of a personal security alarm.
Plan your walking trips in advance and choose a safe, well lighted, and populated route.
Remember, most crime is committed in response to the opportunity, so the best prevention is to eliminate opportunities.
Keep your residence doors locked at all times.
Limit or restrict access to your living area.

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